Flight Safety Analyst

Corvid Technologies LLC; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership? uncertain

Benefits package

Job summary

Corvid Technologies seeks qualified candidates to join our Range Safety Group, applying risk analysis to protect public and mission assets during missile launch and test operations. The role integrates flight dynamics, statistics, debris modeling, software development, and safety processes in a fast-paced environment.

The candidate will independently manage workload, validate results, and communicate methodologies to technical and non-technical stakeholders, with potential senior mentorship

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or similar STEM discipline.
• At least 5 years of relevant range safety experience.
• Proficiency with probability and statistics, data processing, and data analysis using standard software (Python and MATLAB).
• Strong communication skills and multidisciplinary, mission-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze nominal and off-nominal trajectories and predict debris impacts.
• Model debris from vehicle breakup, including ballistic fragments.
• Quantify effects on failure modes and probabilities of launch systems.
• Perform probabilistic risk analyses to determine debris risk to public and staff.
• Develop and validate flight safety risk mitigation products (limit lines, hazard areas, impact areas).
• For senior candidates, define analysis approaches, review technical work, mentor analysts, and communicate complex methods.

Skills

Probability and statistics

Data processing

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

TAOS

Linux shell

C++

Fortran

Job description

Corvid Technologies seeks qualified candidates to join our Range Safety Group. Range safety requires the management of risks from a variety of hazards, including malfunctioning rocket components, falling debris with potentially high-energy and explosive impacts. This work integrates flight dynamics, probability and statistics, debris modeling, software development, and operational safety processes to protect the public, mission-essential personnel, and critical assets during missile launch and test operations.

The candidate for this position will bring experience conducting risk analysis with the potential to add a senior level candidate that mentors staff and work directly with program managers and customer stakeholders. Candidate will use experience to independently manage workload, validate results, integrate multiple studies into a comprehensive analysis, and articulate methodology and key takeaways to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze nominal and off-nominal vehicle trajectories and predict debris impacts resulting from missile malfunction and flight termination actions
• Model vehicle breakup debris, including ballistic and lifting aerodynamic fragments
• Quantify how relevant components of launch systems affect vehicle failure modes and responses, failure probabilities and mission-specific assumptions
• Perform probabilistic risk analyses to determine statistical debris impact risk to the public and mission-essential personnel
• Develop and validate flight safety risk mitigation products such as flight termination limit lines, hazard and caution areas, predicted impact areas, and mission execution rules
• For senior candidates, help define analysis approaches, review technical products, mentor analysts, manage and communicate complex flight safety methods and special studies

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering (or similar STEM discipline) and at least 5 years of relevant range safety experience (Senior candidates will be considered as well)
• Demonstrated proficiency with probability and statistics, data processing, and data analysis using standard software, such as Python and MATLAB, on large data sets
• Strong communication skills, sound engineering judgment, and a drive for continued learning in a multidisciplinary mission-focused environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with flight safety, range safety, debris risk analysis, launch and missile test operations, or similar mission assurance work
• Familiarity with Range Commanders Council (RCC) standards such as RCC 321 and RCC 319
• Proficiency with Linux shell commands, scripting, and high-performance computing workflows
• Proficiency with trajectory analysis tools such as TAOS or similar and knowledge of C++, Fortran, and other compiled languages used in scientific and engineering applications
• Familiarity with automated flight safety systems, including use of Core Autonomous Safety Software (CASS), is a plus

About Corvid

Corvid Technologies is an engineering firm specializing in high-fidelity, computational modeling and simulation to analyze, design, and manufacture products for aerospace, DoD, and commercial customers. We offer a fast-paced and flexible work environment, where we tackle difficult, cutting-edge technical challenges using state-of-the-art technologies and resources.

Why Corvid

We value our employee-owners and in addition to offering challenging work opportunities and competitive pay, Corvid believes in providing a strong benefits package that delivers value to our team members at all stages of their career.

Our benefits include

• Employee ownership through our generous 401(k) match in Corvid Stock
• Medical insurance via Blue Cross - PPO and High-Deductible plans (with company HSA contribution)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at 3 weeks – tier based on industry experience not tenure with Corvid
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Company provided life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance
• Incentive opportunities to reward strong performance and corporate growth
• Paid gym membership